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Old 05-24-09, 04:54 PM
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FB from the Jungle

Hello guy's

I finally decide to open my project treath.

I live in Costa Rica and after looking arround for a couple of years I fond my own RX7.

Here is the history I got my First gen RX7 on april 2009.

Right now have a 4ac 1600cc toyota, greatn on gas/miles.

I got some pics.




Old 05-24-09, 04:58 PM
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looks good. Would love to see more pictures of the jungle as well!
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Any pictures of the engine bay? Nice car, Didn't know toyota made a 4ac.
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Originally Posted by Jeezus
Any pictures of the engine bay? Nice car, Didn't know toyota made a 4ac.
Engine Bay maybe later I'm at work and the car is outside.
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Here is the info

4A-C
The 4A-C was a SOHC inline four (I4) 8-valve carburettor-equipped engine which produces 78-90hp (58-67kW) @ 4800 rpm, torque: 85 ft·lbf (115 N·m) @ 2800 rpm* (may vary). The power and torque output figures vary between different regions of the world.

North American market engines:

4A-C 1.6 L I4, 8-valve SOHC, carb, 90 hp (67 kW) @ 4800 rpm
European market engines:

4A-C 1.6 L, I4, 8-valve SOHC, carb, 84 hp (63 kW) @ 4800 rpm
Australian market engines:

4A-C 1.6 L, I4, 8-valve SOHC, carb, 78 hp (58 kW) @ 4800 rpm
Applications:

Corolla AE71 RWD
Corolla AE86 RWD (Australian model)
Corolla AE82 FWD
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Thats cool !
Old 05-25-09, 03:51 AM
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Your ALL white FB model is good looking. Very cool post. Do you know of others who own an RX-7 in Costa Rica? More pics when you can.

Thanks!
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Yeap the FB are no so comon here.

I know there are about 8 more around accorfing to the register but I have never seen one on the street.
I know 3 guy that have one.
1 for spare parts
1 for weekends.
1 for 1/4 Mille with a Chevy 350
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Sweet! You should upgrade to the 4A-GE though!
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Originally Posted by Starfox07
Sweet! You should upgrade to the 4A-GE though!
Yeap that should be the idea if I ever fell the need for omre street power. but now if jus fine.

I may request a 4age red top the next year and se how it feels
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Originally Posted by (*_*Dimus*_*)
Yeap that should be the idea if I ever fell the need for omre street power. but now if jus fine.

I may request a 4age red top the next year and se how it feels
Go black with the 20v
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Originally Posted by Jeezus
Go black with the 20v
No so mush diference on performance but the price

Well next year I'll see
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Congratulations on your FB find... I hope you get as much enjoyment out of it as I have out of my SA. Treat her right and she'll last forever.
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Originally Posted by (*_*Dimus*_*)
No so mush diference on performance but the price

Well next year I'll see
They are like $50 more for the black than the 4v. Dunno, maybe its just the location.
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Originally Posted by Jeezus
They are like $50 more for the black than the 4v. Dunno, maybe its just the location.


It's how they say

location, location, location...



shipping prices here are crazy




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